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Ridgefield, WA vs Cottage Grove, MN

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- Cottage Grove is 0% more densely populated than Ridgefield.
- People are 15.3% less likely to be married in Cottage Grove.
- The Median Age is 1.7 years older in Cottage Grove.
 Ridgefield, WACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,582329,725,481
 Female Population53.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
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 Population - 20104,809  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock30,582285,036,114
 Population - 19901,297  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now769.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,146.993.4
 Land Area7.3  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock3.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Ridgefield, WACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Age 0 to 48.0%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 201.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock4.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.6%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock17.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.5%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.5%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.5%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock6.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 841.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.3%1.9%
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 Race
 Ridgefield, WACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 White83.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock4.9%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.3%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.4%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock4.3%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Ridgefield, WACottage Grove, MNUnited States
 Married Population70.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.9%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.7%50.2%
 Never Married19.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock7.3%10.8%
 Widowed1.7%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.002.60
 Households3,426  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,17280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children54.1%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock42.4%42.9%
 Non Family Households846  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock10.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children0.9%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Ridgefield    3 Reviews

We have lived in Ridgefield for 16 years. Seen it grow into one of the best places to live in America - if not the best. Not far from I-15, best schools in State,  More

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Over 18 years ago

but it's gotten overrun with yuppie types. Probably what the people that lived here when I moved in thought,  More

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Moved here fifteen years ago from the Montclair area of the Bay Area. Wanted the best of San Francisco Bay Area without the traffic, over population. Less than 20  More

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Reviews for Cottage Grove    3 Reviews

After moving to Cottage Grove, MN (near the Twin Cities) nine years ago, I think the city has improved (its been an uphill battle), but the city is cheap on quality of  More

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If you're from the warmer climates, avoid MN in the winter, too cold for a southern boy. Summers are great, warm & not humid at all. Plenty of lakes, rivers, & trails  More

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Over 19 years ago

Minnesotans are friendly and take time to enjoy the outdoors during the summer months. The wonderful summers are greatly appreciated and many companies offer summer  More

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